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Visa-free stays to be cut from 60 to 30 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2026
» Six officials have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
Court issues warning on drink, drug driving at New Year
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Court of Justice has issued a warning to motorists not to drive while drunk or under the influence of drugs this New Year's holiday, saying that penalties are severe.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
How much do Thai monks earn per month?
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances which vary according to their rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition that continues today.
Bangkok on alert as flood threat grows along Chao Phraya
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2025
» Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday.
Thailand will negotiate with US on tariffs, says Paetongtarn
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand will negotiate with the United States on tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from many countries to the US.
Nude school Batman 'probably a teacher'
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/02/2025
» An investigation will be launched following complaints that a man, believed to be a teacher, was spotted wearing only a mask similar to Batman while posing nude at a school in Uthai Thani, according to the Education Ministry.
Cannabis controls to be tightened
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Public Health Ministry will issue a new regulation to tighten control of the production, import, export, sale and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts.
Flood alert for parts of Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/10/2024
» City Hall on Monday warned people living along the Chao Phraya River in areas with no permanent barriers to prepare for flooding next week.